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Archer Aviation is inching closer to producing its much-anticipated battery powered air taxi: https://brnw.ch/21wKvBX
SAN JOSE, CA—Archer Aviation Inc. has opened a high-volume battery pack manufacturing line here.
Catch the latest product assembly news this week on ASSEMBLY News Now! 🅰⏰ Catch the entire episode on www.assemblymag.com or . 🔗 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98556-new-technology-error-proofs-fastening
ICYMI ✈ Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are one of the hottest segments of the aerospace industry, with legacy manufacturers and startups scrambling to develop a variety of urban air taxis and delivery drones. Read the article Air Taxi Batteries Demand Unique Power Densities for Safe Operation 👉 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98554-air-taxi-battery-trends
Developing lightweight, yet powerful air taxi batteries is a big challenge.
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https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98556-new-technology-error-proofs-fastening
This episode includes:
✅ The ASSEMBLY Show South draws a crowd in Nashville.
✅ Autonomous wheels transform carts into self-driving robots.
✅ A new tool enables robots to install rivets.
✅ An award-winning automated system assembles gas caps.
✅ New Technology Error-Proofs Fastening
An auto factory built in the Roaring Twenties is still going strong today: https://brnw.ch/21wKqCe
The historic factory has made everything from Model T’s to SUVs since 1924.
A view of the ASSEMBLY Show South trade show floor! Miss the show in Nashville? Catch the in Rosemont in October! Learn more here 👉 https://www.assemblymag.com/the-assembly-show
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Dräxlmaier is among the top automotive suppliers in Europe. Its customers include Porsche, Audi, Volkswagen, Daimler and BMW.
At the company’s factory in Sachsenheim, Germany, workers assemble 800-volt battery packs for electric vehicles. Read how New Technology Error-Proofs Battery Manufacturing by Thomas Preuss 👉 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98557-new-technology-error-proofs-battery-manufacturing
Infrared system locates position of fastening tools in real time with no latency.
Some automated assembly projects are easy. Other projects require a certain amount of iteration. A case in point: A medical device manufacturer had been trying to automate a key element of assembly process for seven years without success. Read the story. Robots Assemble Precision Medical Device by Jeff Buck 👉 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98559-robots-assemble-precision-medical-device
Digital twins facilitate design of robotic assembly systems, from prototype to high-volume production.
Porsche engineers recently used aluminum for an EV lightweighting project: https://brnw.ch/21wKhpD
STUTTGART—Engineers at Porsche AG and Alumobility recently developed an aluminum “top hat” that weighs 40 percent less than its steel counterpart.
Promess Inc. recently achieved a milestone by delivering its largest Electromechanical Assembly Press (EMAP) Workstation to date. Read about it here 👉 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98558-press-provides-500-kilonewtons-of-force
Promess Inc. recently achieved a milestone by delivering its largest Electromechanical Assembly Press (EMAP) Workstation to date.
📷 A handful of gorgeous product, tool, and equipment shots from The ASSEMBLY Show South. See a product you recognize? Tag the company in the comments section. Photos by Brad Meese.
Battery challenges are preventing air taxis from taking off:
https://brnw.ch/21wKcXr
Developing lightweight, yet powerful air taxi batteries is a big challenge.
Rivian Receives $827 Million Incentive Package to Expand Illinois Assembly Plant. Read the assembly news 👉 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98551-rivian-receives-827-million-incentive-package-to-expand-illinois-assembly-plant
NORMAL, IL—Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian plans to increase the capacity of its assembly plant here to produce its midsized SUV, the R2. The company has secured an $827 million incentive package from the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity to support the expansion.
Universal Robots Integrates Standard Robot Command Interface for Siemens PLCs. Read the article 👉 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98552-universal-robots-integrates-standard-robot-command-interface-for-siemens-plcs
ODENSE, Denmark—Universal Robots has incorporated the Standard Robot Command Interface (SRCI) into its software. This integration will enable the company to offer direct control of its collaborative robot arms from Siemens PLCs. Universal Robots is one of the first collaborative robot vendors to a...
Automotive supplier Lear Corp. is set to acquire WIP Industrial Automation, a Spain-based systems integrator with a focus on advanced automation for industrial applications. The deal is expected to close by the third quarter of 2024 and is subject to regulatory approvals. Read the story 👉 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98553-lear-to-acquire-spanish-automation-company
SOUTHFIELD, MI—Automotive supplier Lear Corp. is set to acquire WIP Industrial Automation, a Spain-based systems integrator with a focus on advanced automation for industrial applications. The deal is expected to close by the third quarter of 2024 and is subject to regulatory approvals.
The two men behind the delta robot were recently honored at the Automate show in Chicago: https://brnw.ch/21wK4oY
The two engineers who created the delta robot are the “technology” category recipients of the 2024 Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Awards.
Take a look at Airbus UpNext's electric truck for testing automatic taxiing and enhancing pilot assistance, Optimate. Airbus introduced the three-year research project recently. Learn more about it 👉 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98555-airbus-introduces-optimate-electric-truck-with-pilot-assistance-technologies
Photos courtesy ©Airbus SAS 2024
Looking for ways to boost your safety measures? Here are Ten ways to increase safety in your facility without sacrificing productivity 👉 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95556-ten-ways-to-increase-safety-in-your-facility-without-sacrificing-productivity
Peak inside Ford's new EV factory in Tennessee: https://brnw.ch/21wJZqc
STANTON, TN—Ford Motor’s Co.’s 21st century facility for electric vehicle production is starting to take shape just a few miles northeast of Memphis.
Read ASSEMBLY's current cover story 👉 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98536-children-have-no-place-on-the-assembly-line
Child labor violations have increased dramatically nationwide in recent years.
Automation and robotics are crucial to the future of the automotive industry, claims a recent study conducted by ABB Robotics and Automotive Manufacturing Solutions (AMS). New OEMs and start-ups are leading the charge, while suppliers are lagging behind. Many companies are not yet reaping the benefits offered by digitalization. Read the article 👉 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98542-automotive-suppliers-need-to-adopt-more-automation-to-survive
Automation and robotics are crucial to the future of the automotive industry, claims a recent study conducted by ABB Robotics and Automotive Manufacturing Solutions (AMS).
Manufacturing is marching toward a future that is highly automated, intelligent and flexible. Increasingly, “smart factories” are made up of connected machines that generate large amounts of data.
Growing use of artificial intelligence and data analytics technology create new ways for manufacturers to improve production processes, product quality and supply chains. However, realizing the benefits of this Industry 4.0 digital transformation can be difficult for many manufacturers. Read the article 👉 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98541-factories-get-smarter-but-manufacturers-are-slow-to-invest
Not all organizations have the resources, capital or talent required to deploy smart factories.
It's hard to believe May is halfway over! Let's take a look at our Top 5 articles so far this month. Links to articles are below. 👇
EV Battery Recycling Gains Momentum:
https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98525-ev-battery-recycling-gains-momentum
Microfactories Offer Big Benefits: https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98517-microfactories-offer-big-benefits
An Iconic Assembly Plant Retools to Make EVs: https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98501-an-iconic-assembly-plant-retools-to-make-evs
Adhesive Dispensing Is Focus of New Program at Eastern Michigan University: https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98521-adhesive-dispensing-is-focus-of-new-program-at-eastern-michigan-university
A Roundup of New Robots: https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98499-a-roundup-of-new-robots
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